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GY56 NKU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 167,746 miles on the clock, averaging 10,362 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 NKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,746
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,362

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,746 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,362
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY56 NKU 20k57k94k131k168k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,746 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,745 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,246 miles
PASS
Mileage157,229 miles
Since last MOT+9,207 miles
PASS
Mileage148,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,649 miles
PASS
Mileage139,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage130,692 miles
Since last MOT+11,008 miles
PASS
Mileage119,684 miles
Since last MOT+12,224 miles
PASS
Mileage107,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage97,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,729 miles
Since last MOT+12,264 miles
PASS
Mileage85,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,465 miles
Since last MOT+11,604 miles
PASS
Mileage73,861 miles
Since last MOT+10,840 miles
PASS
Mileage63,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage54,608 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,687 miles
PASS
Mileage42,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage34,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,950 miles
Since last MOT+14,922 miles
PASS
Mileage20,028 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 NKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 NKU

What car is GY56 NKU?

GY56 NKU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 NKU?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 NKU was 167,746 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 NKU passed its MOT?

GY56 NKU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2023.

Is GY56 NKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 NKU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GY56 NKU?

GY56 NKU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.